reschedule

verb

re·​sched·​ule (ˌ)rē-ˈske-(ˌ)jül 

-jəl

Canadian also -ˈshe-

British usually -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyül

rescheduled; rescheduling; reschedules

transitive verb

: to schedule or plan again according to a different timetable

especially : to defer required payment of (a debt or loan)

Examples of reschedule in a Sentence

She called to reschedule her appointment.

The meeting was rescheduled for Tuesday.

He rescheduled his college loans.

Recent Examples on the Web

Compass has been explicit that its 2027 launch target is contingent on rescheduling happening on a compatible timeline. — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

With Kahan’s sold out tour already booked through December, the decision was made to cancel the outdoor gig as opposed to rescheduling for the way-distant future. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

In the Bronx, Saturday’s Yankees-Dodgers game has been rescheduled and will instead be played Sunday in a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, MLB said in a news release. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

The Dodgers’ game against the New York Yankees on Saturday in the Bronx was rained out and rescheduled as the first game in a split doubleheader Sunday. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above